Recent content by TCBarnes

I purchased the new rudder and daggerboard for an 80's era Sunfish. The daggerboard jams in the trunk though if I put it down all the way. I can adjust up and down so long as I leave it 4-5 inches up at all times. If I accidentally lower it completely, it's staying there until I'm back at the...

Thanks - Dyneema is what I'm currently using but not entirely satisfied with sail set. How much breathing room do you leave between sail and spar? Loosening has helped in my case, especially on the gaff, but it seems clips with set-it;forget-it functionality would be the simple solution.

Where exactly on the Potomac? I'm on the Upper Potomac, Alexandria and looking for fleets, clubs, races, etc. within 75 mile radius. -Tom

Following. Though all I really want is real time speed through the water to test different sail trim, body weight position, points of sail, etc. Any recommendations? Also not trying to take the smart phone out sailing. Maybe a handheld, waterproof, Garmin..?

From the class rules: The sail shall not be attached to the spars by anything other than line and/or Builder supplied sail clips. So, only clips from Laser Perf. are legal? Not the various other sunfish clips? And if I buy clips elsewhere to support a local racing retail store, how do I...

Work will have me in Puerto Rico for a good portion of September. Does anyone know of any Sunfish fleets, clubs, rentals, etc. on the island? Thanks!